Key won't turn, gas cap stuck.
I think I may have messed up my bike. My gas cap was having problems before, I would have a hard time getting it open. I had to wiggle back and forth and then get it open sometimes for 5+ minutes. So I opened it up, used WD-40 to lube everything as there were white dry spots everywhere. Now it was all lubed up and working I put it back together.
Now I tested it, the key won't turn, locking my gas cap. Any way to open it or fix it without damaging it? If I can't find any help on here I'm going to bring it into the mechanics tomorrow. Thanks. |
spray a lil wd-40 in it ;)
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I sprayed it in all of the pieces when I had it disassembled. It doesn't feel like it's stuck, more like Locked.
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Originally Posted by MikeN02
(Post 1002127)
I sprayed it in all of the pieces when I had it disassembled. It doesn't feel like it's stuck, more like Locked.
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How can I remove the assembly? I unscrewed the bolts holding it to the gas tank but I guess the lock won't budge when I try to take it out.
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I had the same problem. Fixed it by using a flat head screw driver and turning it hard until it opens. Used that ghetto way for a little bit until i got a new gas cap but it worked for the time being and you can lock it with the screw driver as well.
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Tried using the flat head screw driver. No go, seemed like the flat head would bend or snap before it would turn.
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I used the biggest/thickest one that I could fit in there (insert gay joke here) and just turned it until it unlocked and then it was easy to keep doing after it was broken.
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I'm sure you tried everything but thought I'd mention it anyway... When I push down on my cap - then turn the key, it always easier to unlock.
If you start experiencing problems again, you may want to consider replacing your keylock cap w/a keyless race type screw on cap. |
Yeah I tried it. It's in an eternal lock. Would replace it with a vortex keyless now to save all the headache in the future but I can't get the darn thing off.
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